UGA Extension Office

4-H Youth Development

NECESSARY PAPERWORK-Required for all 4-H events annually, July 1-June 30.  PLEASE NOTE: several must be signed by parent AND child.


 


River-rescue-dayLee Carpenter taught river rescue techniques to our WC 4-H Outdoor Adventure Camp participants.

Come VOLUNTEER with White County 4-H!

Start by submitting the application.

CONTACT US AT 706-865-2832 IF YOU CAN HELP OUT!


What is 4-H?

4-H is the nation’s largest youth leadership development organization empowering nearly six million young people across the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime and Georgia is proud to be one of the largest state programs in the country with almost 170,000 active 4-H’ers across the state.
The four H’s symbolize the development of the HEAD (to think, plan and reason), the HEART (to be concerned with the welfare of others, accept the responsibility of citizenship and develop positive attitudes), the HANDS (to be useful, helpful and skillful) and HEALTH (to practice healthy living, enjoy life and use time wisely). 4-H is a major partner in education. Lessons taught, experiences shared and information presented in 4-H is based on the research of the University of Georgia and Fort Valley State University.


What Do The Four H's Represent?

The first H represents the Head. We use our heads to think, plan, reason and learn.
The second H represents the Heart. Our hearts are used to be loyal and dedicated.
The third H represents the Hands. We use our hands to help others and do fun things.
The fourth H represents Health. Without health, it is very hard to do anything else.

4-H Pledge

I pledge my Head to clearer thinking,
My Heart to greater loyalty,
My Hands to larger service,
And my Health to better living
For my Club, my Community, my Country and my World.

4-H Motto

To Make The Best Better

4-H Slogan

Learn By Doing

4-H Colors

Green and White


Upcoming Events

  • Mar 25 - Mar 28 2024 AgrAbility National Training Workshop The AgrAbility National Training Workshop (NTW) is the foremost educational event addressing issues related to disability in agriculture. Professionals and consumers from all over the country participate in four days of plenary sessions, breakouts, tours, networking, and special events.
    • Atlanta, GA - (64.0 Miles)
  • Mar 28 Clase de ServSafe para Gerentes y examen para obtener la certificación El programa de capacitación en seguridad alimentaria de ServSafe lidera el camino al proporcionar materiales educativos al día e integrales a la industria de servicios de alimentos. La clase y el examen ServSafe para Gerentes son reconocidos por más jurisdicciones federales, estatales y locales que cualquier otra certificación de seguridad alimentaria y en Georgia, la ley exige la certificación de seguridad alimentaria. La Extensión de la Universidad de Georgia en Gwinnett se complace en ofrecer la clase y el examen de certificación de ServSafe para gerentes en español. Class, Book, and Test $150 Retest - $70 Contacte a Ines Beltran a inesb@uga.edu or al 678-477-4014
    • Lawrenceville, GA
  • Mar 28 Basics of Warm Season Vegetables We will talk about plant selection, planting, general care, common pests and diseases, and how to harvest warm season vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, and okra. Please register at least two days prior to the class at https://bit.ly/48ccRpL. This will allow us to have enough materials for all participants and to inform you of any scheduling changes.
    • Toccoa, GA - (27.0 Miles)
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4H-plant-saleWC 4-H Garden Club members having their first plant sale!

What is the mission of Georgia 4-H?

The mission of Georgia 4-H is to assist youth in acquiring knowledge, developing life skills, and forming attitudes that will enable them to become self-directing, productive and contributing members of society. This mission is accomplished, through "hands on" learning experiences, focused on agricultural and environmental issues, agriculture awareness, leadership, communication skills, foods and nutrition, health, energy conservation, and citizenship. As a program of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Cooperative Extension System, 4-H is part of the nationwide Extension network.

 


Girls-transplant-seedlingsGarden club members Emma Cheatum and Sawyer Edwards work on transplanting some seedlings.